Gary Heidnik
Summary
Episode 424 of Criminology covers the 1987 case of Gary Heidnik, a Philadelphia man who kidnapped, tortured, and killed multiple women, many of whom were developmentally disabled. The hosts detail his horrific crimes, including holding victims in a basement pit and dismembering bodies, which led to his conviction for murder and kidnapping. They also discuss the complex role of survivor Josephina Rivera, who escaped to alert police, and note that Heidnik received the death penalty despite his defense of insanity.
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